Constipation is very common in Australia. It affects up to 1 in 10 children and 1 in 5 adults. In addition to causing unpleasant symptoms, it may lead to complications. Constipation may also be a sign that you have a more serious underlying condition. What is constipation? Constipation is defined as having hard, dry stools
Arthritis is defined as a group of medical conditions affecting joints and nearby structures. There are 3 main types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. 1 Here’s the truth behind four common myths about arthritis. Myth 1 – Arthritis is an inevitable part of getting older Yes, arthritis is more likely the older you are. But
Women – Let your heart rule your head You might be surprised to know that the number one cause of death for women in Australia is heart disease. In fact, heart disease is three times more likely than breast cancer to kill women. Two important reasons why heart disease might be less recognised amongst women
The warmer, longer days of Spring can make you look forward to being outdoors more. But if you’re one of the 2 million Australians with asthma, you may need to take into account the potential impact of allergies. Asthma is a disease of the lungs’ airways, which are sensitive to triggers that cause an asthma
If you’re a parent who doesn’t like the idea of your child doing strength training, it’s time to think again. Medical research shows that it not only improves fitness, it’s good for the health of children, from primary school-age through to teenagers. Strength training for children doesn’t mean they’re like Olympic weightlifters, who do sharp
Strong advice on bone health Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that affects 1.2 million Australians in their older age. However building healthy bones requires attention throughout our whole lives, beginning in childhood. What is osteoporosis? Your bones are made up of calcium, other minerals and collagen (protein). They are a living, constantly changing tissue, with
Most children have nightmares from time to time. It usually isn’t a sign of an emotional disturbance, but rather the product of your child’s normal stress and strains of growing up or even simply due to having a vivid imagination. Night frights The best advice when nightmares happen is: Reassure your child that she’s safe.
Let’s get some facts straight and fight back against some common myths about colds and flu. Myth (1) – Flu is just a heavy cold The flu and colds are different. Firstly, the flu usually lasts longer and causes more severe symptoms, even worse than a heavy cold. Secondly, the flu is caused by one of
Low-carbohydrate diets such as the Paleo and Atkins diets may be popular for weight loss and good health, however the medical research finds they provide little or no benefit. What’s a low-carbohydrate (carb) diet? The food you eat is made up three energy nutrients – carbohydrates, protein and fat. The Australian Government guidelines for weight
If you’re planning to only have children when you’re older, knowing how your age may affect your fertility can help you make better informed decisions. Women The quality of each woman’s eggs decreases with age. So after a peak age for ability to conceive (make a baby) in your early 20s, then comes a slow
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